PHOTOS: FIRST Robotics competition in Seattle

Over the last few days thousands of high school students competed in Seattle with high-tech, motorized and computerized creations in the FIRST Robotics Seattle regional robot competition. FIRST, or ‘For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,’ is an educational program that helps motivate young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering.

The students were given six weeks to construct a robot capable of playing a 3-on-3 basketball-style game. The robots used Microsoft’s KINECT technology to help compete in the game.

During the “Rebound Rumble” students tried to score points by getting as many basketballs in hoops as possible during the two-minute and 15-second match. Balls scored in higher hoops scored teams more points. And teams were awarded bonus points if they could balance their robots along with an allied team’s robot on a bridge at the end of the match.

Winning teams from the regional competition that will move on to the FIRST Robotics National Championships in St Louis are:

A full listing of results from the Seattle FIRST Robotics Competition can be found at firstwa.org.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Jake Small of Central Kitsap High School prepares his school's robot during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Jake Small of Central Kitsap High School prepares his school's robot during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 ... more

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Christian Ziruk of Tacoma's Science and Math Institute sports face paint during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Christian Ziruk of Tacoma's Science and Math Institute sports face paint during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. ... more

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A student carries a control panel during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

A student carries a control panel during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 ... more

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Students from Newport High School work on their entry during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Students from Newport High School work on their entry during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school ... more

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Seattle Storm announcer Shellie Hart introduces teams during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Seattle Storm announcer Shellie Hart introduces teams during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school ... more

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From left, Stephanie Devenny, mentor Tony Lund, Jacob Carillo, and Allison Riffel of Wilson High School in Tacoma watch as a basketball is propelled high up into the stands by a robot during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

From left, Stephanie Devenny, mentor Tony Lund, Jacob Carillo, and Allison Riffel of Wilson High School in Tacoma watch as a basketball is propelled high up into the stands by a robot during the FIRST Robotics ... more

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Stephen Shank of Newport High School wears buttons during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Stephen Shank of Newport High School wears buttons during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics ... more

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Jacob Ebey of Evergreen High School is hugged by classmates after recieving an award during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Jacob Ebey of Evergreen High School is hugged by classmates after recieving an award during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field ... more

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An announcer waves school flags during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

An announcer waves school flags during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 ... more

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Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Kenjiro Goodson is ready for competition during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Kenjiro Goodson is ready for competition during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and ... more

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Governor Ghris Gregoire speaks to students and competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Governor Ghris Gregoire speaks to students and competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school ... more

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Jimmy Chang and Austin Arechiga of Bellevue High School upright their robot after it toppled over during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Jimmy Chang and Austin Arechiga of Bellevue High School upright their robot after it toppled over during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at ... more

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Students cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Students cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Emma Lodge of Newport High School works on her school's entry during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Emma Lodge of Newport High School works on her school's entry during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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School mascots get read for a presentation during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

School mascots get read for a presentation during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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A sticker is shown on the side of a robot during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

A sticker is shown on the side of a robot during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament less

Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Students cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Students cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Inventor Dean Kamen autographs a giant wrench for a student during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped found the organization. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Inventor Dean Kamen autographs a giant wrench for a student during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Alexis Bartels, left, and Brooke Neufeld, of Tehachapi High School in California, prepare their competitor during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Alexis Bartels, left, and Brooke Neufeld, of Tehachapi High School in California, prepare their competitor during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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From left, Stephanie Devenny, mentor Tony Lund, Jacob Carillo, and Allison Riffel of Wilson High School in Tacoma watch their robot compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

From left, Stephanie Devenny, mentor Tony Lund, Jacob Carillo, and Allison Riffel of Wilson High School in Tacoma watch their robot compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Students from Jackson High School cheer for their school during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Students from Jackson High School cheer for their school during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Students carry a robot off the court during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Students carry a robot off the court during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Inventor Dean Kamen speaks to competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped found the organization. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Inventor Dean Kamen speaks to competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped found the ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Competitors cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Competitors cheer during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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From left, Kevin Ji, Daniel Kim, dressed as the Interlake High School mascot, and Humzah Shaikh take a break in competition during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

From left, Kevin Ji, Daniel Kim, dressed as the Interlake High School mascot, and Humzah Shaikh take a break in competition during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Robots compete during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Inventor Dean Kamen speaks to competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped found the organization. 92 high school robotics teams and 2,500 students competed in the event. Students had 6 weeks to construct a remote controlled robot that competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. less

Inventor Dean Kamen speaks to competitors during the FIRST Robotics regional "Rebound Rumble" robotics competition on Friday, March 23, 2012 at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Kamen, helped found the ... more